This article covers the procedures to install and use the remote app to control your Hisense Smart TV.
If your Hisense TV remote is lost or damaged, you don’t have to hurry to purchase the replacement remote immediately. The remote apps for Hisense TV work exactly like your TV remote and will be a perfect alternative to control your TV. As all the Hisense TV OS models have their own remote apps, install the respective remote app and control your TV easily from your smartphone.
Remote Apps to Control Hisense Smart TVs
| Hisense TV | Remote App |
|---|---|
| Hisense Android TV or Hisense Google TV | Google TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense Roku TV | The Roku App (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense VIDAA TV | VIDAA Smart TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV (Play Store | App Store) |
| Hisense Xumo/XClass TV | RemoteNow App (App Store) |
Steps to Control Hisense Smart TV using Remote Apps
After installing the correct remote app according to your Hisense TV OS model, connect your smartphone & Hisense TV to the same WiFi.
Google TV App
1. Once you install the Google TV app on your smartphone, launch it and sign in using your Google account.
2. On the Google TV app’s home page, click the TV Remote icon at the bottom.
3. Now, a list of devices that are connected to your home WiFi connection will appear. Choose your Hisense Android TV or Hisense Google TV from the list.
4. A Pairing Code will appear on your Hisense TV’s screen. Enter the code on your smartphone and tap Pair.
5. Within seconds, your Hisense TV will be paired with the Google TV app.
6. A remote interface will appear on your smartphone. With that, you can control your Hisense Google TV or Hisense Android TV either using the D-Pad or Swipe Control.
The Roku App
1. After connecting your Hisense Roku TV and smartphone to the same WiFi, launch the Roku app on your smartphone.
2. Click Sign in to access the app using your Roku account. If you don’t have a Roku account, tap Continue as Guest to use the app without any login process.
3. Tap the Devices menu at the bottom of the home screen and select Connect Now.
4. Now, all the Roku devices that are connected to your home WiFi connection will appear on the list. Select your Hisense Roku TV from the list and enter the PIN that appears on your TV.
5. Then, your Hisense Roku TV will be paired with the app. On the Devices menu, click on the Remote icon to open the Roku remote interface.
6. With this remote interface, you can control your Hisense Roku TV using your smartphone.
Amazon Fire TV App
1. First of all, connect your Hisense Fire TV and smartphone to the same WiFi.
2. Launch the Amazon Fire TV app on your Android or iPhone and accept all the necessary permissions.
3. Now, all the active Fire TV devices will appear on the screen. Tap your Hisense Fire TV name and enter the pairing code shown on the screen.
4. Within a fraction of a second, a remote interface will appear on your screen and now you can control your Hisense Fire TV using the remote app.
VIDAA Smart TV App
1. As a preliminary step, connect your Hisense VIDAA TV and your smartphone to the same WiFi connection.
2. Launch the VIDAA app on your smartphone and tap Allow to access the local network.
3. Next, on the Welcome page of the app, tap Connect Device.
4. Then, click on the +Add New Device button and tap Allow to permit the app to use your device’s Bluetooth.
5. Now, click on the Hisense VIDAA TV from the list, and a code will appear on your screen.
6. Enter the pairing PIN on your smartphone, and your Hisense VIDAA TV will be paired with the remote app.
7. Launch the virtual remote interface on the app and control your Hisense VIDAA TV using the remote app.
RemoteNOW App
The RemoteNOW is the official remote app for the Hisense TV, and you can use it to control all Hisense TV OS models.
1. Launch the RemoteNOW app on your smartphone after connecting your smartphone and Hisense Xumo/XClass TV to the same WiFi connection.
2. Allow all the necessary permissions on the app to run it.
3. On the home page of the app, a No Device Connected pop-up will appear. Tap Select, and a list of active devices will appear on the screen.
4. Enter the Pairing Code on the remote app, and your Hisense Xumo/Xclass TV will be successfully paired with the app.
5. Then, click on the Remote icon at the bottom of the screen.
6. The RemoteNOW remote interface will appear and you can use that to control your Hisense Xumo/XClass TV.
Can I Use IR Remote Apps for Hisense Smart TV?
Yes. You can use the IR remote apps to control your Hisense smart TV. These IR remote apps control your Hisense TV using infrared signals and do not require WiFi. You can install and use these apps only on Android phones with built-in IR blaster support. These IR remote apps will be useful for those who do not have a WiFi connection. A few of the best IR remote apps to control your Hisense TV are as follows.
After installing any of the IR remote apps on your Android phone, launch it and press the Power icon on the app by pointing the phone towards your Hisense TV. If your Hisense TV does not turn off, tap No and select the next remote until your TV turns off. Once your Hisense TV turns off, it means that your Hisense TV is responding to the IR remote commands. Press the Power icon once again and start controlling your TV.
FAQ
If your Hisense TV does not respond to the remote app’s commands, check whether the WiFi connection is stable. Then, disconnect your TV from the app and pair it again to fix the issue.
